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In a film shot just months before he died in 1985, legendary saxophonist Zoot Sims plays such jazz classics as "Gone with the Wind," "In a Sentimental Mood," "Autumn Leaves" and "Castle Blues." With Red Mitchell on bass and Rune Gustafsson on guitar.
Throughout his career, Sims played with renowned bands, including Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Stan Kenton, and Buddy Rich. Sims was also one of Woody Herman's "Four Brothers", and he was known among his peers as one of the strongest swingers in the field. He frequently led his own combos and sometimes toured with his friend Gerry Mulligan's sextet, and later with Mulligan's Concert Jazz Band.
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It's marvellous to have this opportunity to see the great Zoot Sims still in such form only a few months before his death in 1985. Shot in an informal atmosphere, with the support of the great bassist Red Mitchell and Swedish guitarist Rune Gustafsson, Zoot plays 5 standards and an original of his own, and chats to Red Mitchell.
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Zoot Trio In Sweden
28 Feb 2012
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What a treat this video is! You get to find out for sure that Zoot used the same 1935 Radio Improved Selmer tenor virtually his entire career. He bought the horn used when he was a teenager in the Benny Goodman band. Red Mitchell, the bassist on this session interviews Zoot between numbers to good effect. The sound and video quality is quite good and the musicianship is top notch, despite the fact that Zoot was destined to pass away later that year.. Rune Gustafson on guitar rounds out the trio, recorded in an intimate setting.
If you are a Zoot Sims fan or just a fan of small group jazz, you will cherish this DVD. If you are new to Zoot he is regarded as one of the top saxophonists of all time. Woody Herman famously said that Zoot is one of the best rhythm sections you can have. He was known as a consummate swinger - never losing the beat despite the complexity of solo. And he almost never played a wrong note or inappropriate phrase. He said enough in his solos without having to show you how many notes he could cram in. Hope you'll consider giving Zoot a spot in your library.
If you are a Zoot Sims fan or just a fan of small group jazz, you will cherish this DVD. If you are new to Zoot he is regarded as one of the top saxophonists of all time. Woody Herman famously said that Zoot is one of the best rhythm sections you can have. He was known as a consummate swinger - never losing the beat despite the complexity of solo. And he almost never played a wrong note or inappropriate phrase. He said enough in his solos without having to show you how many notes he could cram in. Hope you'll consider giving Zoot a spot in your library.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Stunning audio quality!!!
24 Aug 2011
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Zoot fans will want to get behind this new release from a Swedish session in 1984, just months before Zoot's passing. Flanked by Red Mitchell and Rune Gustafsson in an intimate living room setting, Zoot is at his best and shows none of his age.
There's practically no video of Zoot Sims in his element, and this title immediately leaps forward as THE ONE to have and cherish. If this isn't enough, there's a running interview between Red and Zoot that plays between songs (not over them). Zoot tells stories from his extensive career.
2-ch LPCM audio is amazingly clear and well recorded, every little nuance of Zoot's technique is clearly audible. This audio is better than most CDs. The video is average for the time, nothing special but at least it doesn't detract from the experience.
I can't say it enough, if you are a Zoot Sims fan or even just curious about him, this is a must-have title. Zoot's total command of the instrument and the music is aptly displayed here along with 2 other world-class musicians. BUY THIS!!!!
There's practically no video of Zoot Sims in his element, and this title immediately leaps forward as THE ONE to have and cherish. If this isn't enough, there's a running interview between Red and Zoot that plays between songs (not over them). Zoot tells stories from his extensive career.
2-ch LPCM audio is amazingly clear and well recorded, every little nuance of Zoot's technique is clearly audible. This audio is better than most CDs. The video is average for the time, nothing special but at least it doesn't detract from the experience.
I can't say it enough, if you are a Zoot Sims fan or even just curious about him, this is a must-have title. Zoot's total command of the instrument and the music is aptly displayed here along with 2 other world-class musicians. BUY THIS!!!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Great!, Want More!
27 Aug 2011
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The first reviewer nailed it, get it!. Any Zoot Sims fan will love this DVD. He sounds just like his swingin' self, it will sound like your cds. When it ended, my wife said, " It's over already ! ", that sums it up. Great stuff, but you will want more.
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